According to a press release, the NIU Ombuds Office was founded in 1969 following civil unrest and student protest. Since that time, tens of thousands of students, parents, faculty, and staff members have visited the office. Is is one of the oldest university Ombuds programs in North America. Tim Griffin has served as the NIU Ombuds since 1991. (NIU Press Release.)
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Friday, October 23, 2009
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